Tour Information
Enjoy a later start to your day with a relaxed experience of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling and sailing tour to Low Isles, which turns into a sunset cruise on the way home.
Enjoy a later start to your day with a relaxed experience of the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkelling and sailing tour to Low Isles, which turns into a sunset cruise on the way home.
Explore the island during the quiet time of day with a guided snorkel tour by a marine biologist, over the beautiful coral gardens and swim with turtles in their natural habitat.
Canapes and beverages are included to top off the day and provide 1st class service.
What is the itinerary
Time TBC – Complimentert transfer from Port Douglas Accommodation
12:30pm – Check-in at the Sailaway Office at the Crystalbrook Marina in Port Douglas
12:45pm – Boarding of Sailaway Vessel. Tea, coffee, muffins and sandwiches available
1:00pm – Departure for a relaxing sail to Low Isles
2:30pm – Arrival at Low Isles, enjoy a glass bottom boat tour to the island
2:45pm – Time for free snorkeling, guided snorkeling tour and a hertiage walk on the island
5:00pm – Return to the sailaway vessel with glass bottom boat. Afternoon tea with scones and fruit
5:15pm – Set sail for sunset cruise back to Port Douglas. Complimentary drinks and canapes served
6:30pm – Arrival back at the Crystalbrook Marina in Port Douglas
What is included in the tour price
- Tea and coffee with light lunch on arrival.
- All beverages included (Choice of beer, wine or sparkling wine)
- Snorkelling equipment & optical masks
- Seasonal lycra snorkelling suits & flotation devices
- Snorkelling instruction and in-water assistance
- Guided snorkel tour
- Glass bottom boat viewing and reef interpretation
- Low Isles Heritage Walk
- 2.5 hours at Tropical Low Isles
- Afternoon tea and coffee with fresh homemade scones & fruit platter
- A delicious selection of canapés
- Spectacular Sunset Sail over the coral sea & views of the Daintree mountains
- The experience of sailing on board a luxury sailing catamaran
- Eco Shamba Environmental Initiative $20 to local re-forestation
What we love about this tour
- Adults only cruise (13+)
- Combine an afternoon f snorkeling with a sunset cruise
- Beverages included on the way back
- Low Isles is famous for its large population of Sea Turtles
- Travel on board a luxurious catamaran
- Includes pick-up and drop-off from Port Douglas accommodation
- Local Port Douglas owned and operated company
- Eco Certified operator
What to bring
- Beach towel
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Sun-shirt
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Booking voucher (if you booked via a tour desk or travel agent)
- Credit Card
- At check-in for the Environment Management Charge – see your confirmation document for details
- For onboard purchases of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks/juices
- For underwater camera hire – ensure you select this as an add-on to your booking if you would like to use it
About the Operator
Pioneers in snorkelling and sailing to the Great Barrier Reef, Sailaway first started operating in 1985 to Low Isles, one of the first places in the world where a year long survey and coral research was conducted in 1928 by a team of British and Australian scientists on a geographic expedition.
Sailaway is independently owned and operated by local Port Douglas couple Steve and Katrina Edmondson, who have over 30 years of experience in Marine Tourism. They share their passion for the Great Barrier Reef and invite visitors on board their luxury sailing catamarans for a day of snorkelling and sailing.
Pricing
- Adult (13+) $315
An additional $8 per person EMC (reef tax) to be paid with Sailaway upon check-in
